{"product_id":"antirrhinum-majus-potomac-bright-orange-f1-group-3-4-snapdragon","title":"Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Bright Orange F1 | Group 3,4 | Snapdragon","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSnapdragon Potomac™ Bright Orange F1 | Group 3–4 | Antirrhinum majus\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotomac™ Bright Orange F1 is a professional cut-flower snapdragon with vivid, bright orange flowers and tall, strong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clear, energetic orange colour makes it an excellent choice for colourful summer bouquets, warm seasonal arrangements and bold floral combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Potomac™ series was developed especially for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh light, long days and warm growing conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants produce \u003cstrong\u003etall, strong stems and long flower spikes with excellent flower quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this series particularly valuable for summer cut-flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breeder's current GrowerFacts classifies the Potomac series primarily as \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, with stems reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e99–152 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snapdragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potomac™ Bright Orange F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potomac™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 3–4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBright orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e99–152 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e110–120 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, high tunnel and field-grown cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotomac is especially suited to \u003cstrong\u003ewarm-season production\u003c\/strong\u003e, when days are long and light levels are high. PanAmerican Seed describes Group 4 Potomac as performing best at temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Start from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, \u003cstrong\u003estart Potomac™ Bright Orange indoors and transplant the young plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003eone seed per cell\u003c\/strong\u003e onto the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting mix. Cover the seed \u003cstrong\u003every lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the temperature at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during the first stage. As the seedlings develop, temperatures can be gradually reduced to around \u003cstrong\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plant production takes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination, provide \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of light and good air circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep the growing medium evenly moist, but avoid excessive moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a \u003cstrong\u003esunny position\u003c\/strong\u003e in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotomac™ is especially suitable for periods with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh light, long days and warm temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it a particularly good snapdragon series for \u003cstrong\u003esummer cut-flower production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the plants develop very tall stems, \u003cstrong\u003esupport netting is required\u003c\/strong\u003e for professional production. The breeder recommends at least two support nets, with three preferred as the stems grow taller. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the breeder's greenhouse and tunnel schedule, plants are grown at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e24–29°C during the day and 16°C at night\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a crop time of around \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e after the young-plant stage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo Pinch or Not to Pinch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eone long, premium-quality cut flower stem\u003c\/strong\u003e, grow the plants without pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis encourages the plant to put its energy into producing a single tall, straight flowering stem – ideal for professional cut-flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf plants are pinched, they will produce more side shoots, but the individual flowering stems will generally be shorter and flowering will be later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 florets have opened\u003c\/strong\u003e on the flower spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cutting, keep snapdragon stems \u003cstrong\u003eupright\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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